I don't think that's the case - if it was then the sub would pop with my factory deck in as well. Keep in mind here I'm using the factory sub, and the popping only happened once i put an aftermarket deck.

I researched the issue online and the common fix is to install a resistor/capacitor that causes a delay in the amp turn on.

I don't think that's the case - if it was then the sub would pop with my factory deck in as well. Keep in mind here I'm using the factory sub, and the popping only happened once i put an aftermarket deck.

I researched the issue online and the common fix is to install a resistor/capacitor that causes a delay in the amp turn on.

If you are using the factory amp as well, then that's probably the reason. The factory HU should have a minor delay to turn on the amp and probably mutes it as well from the HU. Since your aftermarket deck doesn't do that, you have popping.

Can somebody help me with hooking up the factory sub to an aftermarket hu. I bought the adapter that was posted in this thread and the plug that comes out of the rca wires doesnt plug into anything. Theres two blue wires that come off and i think i have them in the right spot but im not totally sure. Theres a third factory harness that isnt plugged in and i believe this is for the sub but the rca plug isnt going to plug into it. What am i doing wrong or was that the wrong harness posted??

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